Ventilation requirements
oThe room containing the hob should have an air supply in accordance with the current edition of BS 5440: Part 2:
o The room must have opening windows or equivalent; some rooms may also require a permanent vent.
oIf the room has a volume between 5 and 10m³, it will require an air vent of 50cm² (effective area). Unless it has a door which opens directly to the outside.
oIf the room has a volume of less than 5m³, it will require an air vent of 100cm² (effective area).
oIf it is installed in a room with a volume that exceeds 11m³, then no air vent is required.
oIf there are any other fuel burning appliances in the same room the current edition of BS 5440: Part 2: should be consulted to determine air vent requirements.
oEnsure that the room containing the hob is well ventilated, keep natural ventilation holes or install a mechanical ventilation device (mechanical cooker hood).
oProlonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, either by the opening of a window, or by increasing the level of the mechanical ventilation device (where present).
oThis hob is not fitted with a device for discharging the products of combustion. Ensure that the ventilation rules and regulations are followed.
oThe walls behind and near the hob should be resistant to heat, steam and condensation.
oRemember that the quantity of air necessary for combustion must never be less than 2m³/h for each kW of power (see total power in kW on the appliance rating plate).
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